Health education from a young age makes a world of difference

Cambodia

Pailin Rural Health Outreach Stage 2 | CA0015

Promoting health education and empowering the community

Access to healthcare is a basic human right, yet limited knowledge of health, hygiene practices, nutrition and diet in conjunction with lack of facilities, roads and transport mean that the people of Pailin Province, Cambodia, are denied this entitlement. Villagers frequently experience acute cases of dengue fever, malaria, malnutrition, infected wounds and abdominal parasites but do not have the means to seek assistance.

Stage 2 of the Pailin rural health outreach project has been developed in consultation with local doctors and focuses on education rather than treatment. This project aims to equip the community with appropriate knowledge and practices that will reduce their risk of contracting illnesses. The 14 week program will be both theoretical and practical so that participants have knowledge and techniques that they can implement to keep their families healthy in their community.

After the success in stage 1 of the health outreach program which treated 1,800 patients and provided 5,000 consultations, this is a vital step to empower locals so that they can improve their quality of life.

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Australian Marist Solidarity (AMS) is the international agency for the aid and development work of the Marist Province of Australia throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands. AMS is part of Marist Solidarity and looks after its development projects. Australian Marist Solidarity is a full member and signatory of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). For more information on our commitment to the Code click here. We are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 46 373 535 209) and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.